Marketing Specialist, Meta+, International

Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.

Marketing Specialist

Reports to: Metabolics and Emerging Therapies TA (MeTA+) Lead International

Location: Zürich, Switzerland

Position Summary

The MeTA+ Marketing Specialist will be supporting the Marketing Leads by developing, executing, and following International Marketing activities to support maximization of current Strensiq and Kanuma business, and pre-launch preparation for LIBCUVA.

The Marketing Specialist will understand International markets needs and competitive environment, setting priorities to support brand strategy and tactics, and must ensure the respect of any applicable SOP, regulation, company values and procedures as applicable.

Principal Responsibilities

• Collaborate in the development of Strensiq and Kanuma disease plans, leading the tactical planning discussions in alignment with the countries.
• Understand digital customer journey in HPP and LAL-D to generate the appropriate digital resources to maximize impactful communication in International and countries, following the company digital strategy.
• Implement / execute the annual marketing plans including action plan and associated marketing budget.
• Liaise with external vendors in implementing communication tools and in developing campaigns and materials / deliverables.
• Lead International congresses coordinating the efforts of the different functions involved and developing positive relationships with medical societies.
• Support the needs from the markets and ensure best practices sharing among them to maximize current business and support successful new launches.
• Lead monthly communications with countries in coordination with the International Marketing Leads.
• Active participation and collaboration in core team meetings and cross-functional team meetings.
• Proactively collaborates with cross-functional colleagues in sales, market research, market access, medical affairs, and other departments to better understand and address the needs of our key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 1-year marketing experience acquired in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Strong digital knowledge and experience
• Strong scientific orientation and background
• Highly learning agile
• Strong understanding of a multicultural environment
• Strong communication skills
• Pragmatic and operationally oriented
• Planning and organizing skills
• Customer focus mindset
• Team player and speak up
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Proactivity and autonomy
• Curiosity and adaptability
• Sense of ethics and responsibility
• Product launch and rare disease experience a definite advantage
• Prior sales experience preferred

Education

• Life science degree
• Business degree as an advantage

Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries. Further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexion.com.

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.

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